fire vs flak

fire and flak both are nouns.

fire is a verb but flak is not a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
fire	Yes	No	Yes	No
flak	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, fire and flak are synonyms defined as:

fire and flak: intense adverse criticism

Other synonyms of fire include attack, blast, flack.

fire (noun)	flak (noun)
the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy	artillery designed to shoot upward at airplanes
a fireplace in which a relatively small fire is burning	intense adverse criticism
intense adverse criticism	a slick spokesperson who can turn any criticism to the advantage of their employer
the event of something burning (often destructive)
a severe trial
feelings of great warmth and intensity
the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke
fuel that is burning and is used as a means for cooking
once thought to be one of four elements composing the universe (Empedocles), associated with the humour bile

fire (verb)	flak (verb)
bake in a kiln so as to harden
destroy by fire
start or maintain a fire in
become ignited
cause to go off
start firing a weapon
go off or discharge
generate an electrical impulse
call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
drive out or away by or as if by fire
provide with fuel
terminate the employment of; discharge from an office or position

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